Fragrance comparison

Fabulous vs Vivid Parfum

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 31 Oct 2026 66 ratings analysed

Fabulous

Mark Des Vince

4.1811 votes

Rank #33,234 White FloralMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Vivid Parfum

Liz Claiborne

3.8955 votes

Rank #22,357 FloralWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Vivid Parfum takes 3 of 5 categories.

Fabulous
Choose it for a white floral and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Vivid Parfum
Choose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.

Fabulous2/5

Vivid Parfum3/5

Ratings & consensus: Fabulous
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Vivid Parfum
Sillage & projection: Vivid Parfum
Value for money: Fabulous
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Vivid Parfum

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

FabulousMark Des Vince

Vivid ParfumLiz Claiborne

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.18/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 30%Had 22%Want 48%

3.89/ 5 · 55 votes

Have 46%Had 25%Want 29%

Category winnerFabulousRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

55%Love

27%Like

9%Ok

0%Dislike

9%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

27%Love

51%Like

9%Ok

9%Dislike

4%Hate

55 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityVivid Parfum

SillageVivid Parfum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value58

Category winnerFabulousBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

musky83%

fruity65%

floral48%

animalic30%

floral100%

white floral90%

powdery80%

violet70%

rose60%

fresh50%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both white floral and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top30 to 45 minutes

HoneysuckleTangerineRose

Heart2 to 4 hours

JasmineWhite FlowersTiare FlowerPeony

Base3 to 5 hours

VelvetWoody NotesMusk

Top

VioletFreesiaTangerineEgyptian SageBergamot

Heart

PeonyLilyBulgarian RoseIrisJasmineTiare Flower

Base

SandalwoodVanillaAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesTangerine, Rose, Jasmine and Tiare Flower. Durations are only published for Fabulous, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer86

Fall71

Winter57

Day100

Night63

Spring100

Summer50

Fall92

Winter67

Day91

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex9

Women91

Men0

Unisex8

Women92

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#33,234

PerfumerFaizal C.P

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#22,357

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerVivid ParfumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Fabulous by Mark Des Vince is a bright, feminine floral perfume built around lush white floral blossoms and soft woods. The scent opens with a lively blend of sweet honeysuckle, juicy tangerine, and fresh rose petals. As the initial citrus sparkle softens, the fragrance reveals a rich bouquet of jasmine, tiare flower,…

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Liz Claiborne Vivid Parfum opens with a sharp burst of violet, tangerine, and bergamot before settling into a dense floral bouquet. Released in 1993, this formula relies on freesia, Bulgarian rose, and powdery iris to build its crisp profile. A base of sandalwood and amber grounds the bright petals, keeping the dry-do…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Fabulous or Vivid Parfum?

Vivid Parfum takes 3 of 5 categories. Fabulous is rated 4.18/5 from 11 votes; Vivid Parfum is rated 3.89/5 from 55 votes. Choose Fabulous for a white floral and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Vivid Parfum for a floral and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Fabulous or Vivid Parfum?

Vivid Parfum lasts longest (Vivid Parfum 75/100, Fabulous 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Fabulous or Vivid Parfum?

Vivid Parfum projects furthest (Vivid Parfum 81/100, Fabulous 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Fabulous and Vivid Parfum smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and floral accords. Common notes include Tangerine, Rose, Jasmine and Tiare Flower.

Is Fabulous or Vivid Parfum better for summer or winter?

Fabulous suits daytime wear; Vivid Parfum suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Fabulous and Vivid Parfum?

Fabulous has top notes of Honeysuckle, Tangerine and Rose, heart notes of Jasmine, White Flowers, Tiare Flower and Peony, a base of Velvet, Woody Notes and Musk. Vivid Parfum has top notes of Violet, Freesia, Tangerine and Egyptian Sage, heart notes of Peony, Lily, Bulgarian Rose and Iris, a base of Sandalwood, Vanilla, Amber and Musk.